Hole Doughnuts

Our first plan was to go on a Saturday morning, but the Asheville Christmas parade postponed our visit until Sunday. I was very impressed. Staff is friendly donuts are phenomenal. I got the cranberry orange and the toasted bagel type doughnut. I love the atmosphere. There is a little bit of a line on Sundays and we had a little bit of trouble parking only because some of the customers were standing in the handicap parking spot otherwise our visit was great. I love places like this to visit locally.

Coming from Atlanta, I had no idea my birthday vacation would consist of some of the best doughnuts I’ve ever had! Not too sweet but very bold flavors that pair well with any morning coffee. The weekly specialty doughnut really sent my my taste buds to another level and you can place your order at your desired pickup time to skip the line. 10/10 would highly recommend!

While in Asheville we stopped in to Hole Doughnuts and were in love with the donut shop! The staff was so friendly, and the donuts were all made fresh in front of us. One worker shaped the dough, one fried them, and the last spun the donuts in your flavor of choice. It was a fun process to watch and the donuts were amazing, I could’ve eaten a dozen myself!

Fresh cooked to order doughnuts! I love that their menu is simple too. Was in town visiting and tried them and liked them so much that we visited again the next day. Will definitely stop by here again when visiting Asheville!

OMG! On my first bite of the Grapefruit Cardamom donut I believe I heard the Angels in Heaven sing! AMAZING and warm, complimented with a strong cup of coffee. Life is good. Then the Almond Sesame is a favorite due to my love of sesame seeds. Don't miss The Hole experience whether you're traveling through or a local.

These are probably the best American style doughnuts I’ve had so far. They’re just the right amount of sweet and not greasy. The dough is light inside but has a slightly crisp exterior and a good homemade taste. Just a great doughnut and worth the wait. I loved the cran orange especially!

I was told this is the must have doughnut stop in asheville. Now I have been here and can say it is the must stop doughnut shop. Great. Made to order when you come in. Kinda amazing and makes me think why is this so much better!!

Very busy, for good reason. The doughnuts were amazing. The staff was super friendly. Not a lot of seating, but if you don't mind sitting with strangers then not terrible. Parking lot is small, but I still got a spot.

We finally made it to Hole Doughnuts in Asheville, NC--and wow, these are on a whole different level. Consistently ranked among the best (they even landed # 2 on Yelp's Top 100 U.S. Donut Shops), this little shop is famous for its made-to-order, hot, yeasted doughnuts, fried right in front of you in an open kitchen. Crispy on the outside, impossibly fluffy on the inside, and glazed while still warm--it's the kind of place that ruins you for "regular" doughnuts forever. Yes, there was a line (there always is), but it moved fast--and you can even order ahead online. Every single doughnut we tried was fantastic, but the cinnamon sugar completely stole my heart. Honestly, calling these "doughnuts" almost feels wrong... they're something special. Pro tip: grab a coffee from their neighbor PennyCup Coffee and enjoy the ultimate pairing. These are best eaten the day they're made--preferably immediately. If you're anywhere near Asheville, do yourself a favor and go. I'm already planning a return trip strictly for more doughnuts. No regrets.

Talking with the locals of Asheville the one thing they all consistently said was we NEEDED to try HOLE donuts. And wow they were not kidding! We got a bakers 1/2 dozen (vanilla glaze, cinnamon sugar, toasted almond sesame cinnamon, and Beignet). We sat at the little bar and watched them make our donuts, it was such a cool experience. However, the best part was when we ate the actual donuts. They were warm, soft, and melted in our mouths! We cannot wait to have the leftover donuts!

It's hard to get this city girl out of the big apple but when Aiden invited me to his family cabin in Asheville, NC - I packed my bags for love. During our stay, I needed a little taste of something familiar. The girls and I love coffee and donuts. My search began. Then we found Hole. An assuming hole-in-the-wall (see what I did there?) that's so shabby chic. The menu is limited, which is always a good sign in my opinion, and the donuts are freshly made by hand right where you order. Dare I say that these were the absolute best donuts I've ever had? A resounding yes. I'd recommend Hole to any person, New Yorker or not, looking for a donut they'll remember forever. Nothing else compares. After this amazing experience, I can't help but wonder, why couldn't Big fill the hole in my heart?

I've been visiting Asheville a couple times a year for 14 years and never had Hole before today. But I have followed them on socials for years and when I found out our Airbnb was near Hole I knew it was time. It's such a low key operation that delivers ten fold. It's a vibe in there and I'm here for it. Got the cinnamon sugar donut and I am a new human.

"This is mt favorite doughnut in the world," said my wife after devouring the glazed doughnut. "Can we get seconds?" asked my eight-year-old daughter. Walking into Hole on a Sunday around 9:30am, it lived up to the hype. Here's why. 1) Doughnuts: The menu is simple- there were four doughnuts each made to order before your eyes in an open kitchen behind the register. We got the three sweet ones and wow- each one was out of this world! I personally loved the almond sesame doughnut for its unique flavor. We didn't get it, but the beet and goat cheese doughnut looks intriguing! 2) Drinks: They sell black drop coffee, but provide oat milk, cream, and sugar. The coffee tasted good! 3) Space: There's room to sit inside. There is often a line, but it moves quickly.

These donuts are as fresh as it gets. They quite literally make them right in front of you. Who needs Hibachi when you got Hole Donuts? The French toast and cinnamon sugar donuts were both outstanding. They were both light and very flavorful. If I'm ever back in the area I'll definitely be returning!

While in Asheville we stopped in to Hole Doughnuts and were in love with the donut shop! The staff was so friendly, and the donuts were all made fresh in front of us. One worker shaped the dough, one fried them, and the last spun the donuts in your flavor of choice. It was a fun process to watch and the donuts were amazing, I could've eaten a dozen myself!

Hole-y cow this place is good!! The almond sesame doughnut was my favorite because it was different but all of them were so good! This is a small little location, but the line is worth the wait. Honestly, the line moves pretty quickly and service is quick and staff is friendly! The doughnuts are fluffy and fresh!

Very quaint location off the side of the road in West Asheville. Watching the door and immediately fell in love with the place. Very rustic, looking with metal music blasting over the speakers. Staff was very friendly and down to earth. They were very engaged with my son in the process of making donuts. He got to watch each step of the process and loved it. I opted to try the basic glazed donut, and it was quite literally the best donut I've ever tasted. 10 out of 10!

When I say these donuts are fresh, I mean they are FRESH. They are made to order right in front of you. They keep the menu flavors small - vanilla glazed, toasted almond sesame cinnamon, cinnamon sugar, and a special that changes weekly. The name is fitting because it's a small hole in the wall place with a handful of tables inside and a small seating space outside. I ordered their weekly special donut which was a beignet. The place was packed when I got there with people waiting for their orders, but only 1 person ahead of me in line. From the time I ordered at the register to when I got my donut, it was about 10 minutes. The donut itself was warm and extremely delicious. My only regret is I wish I ordered one of each flavor. These employees work hard! They all gave cheery service with a smile and they never stopped working getting donuts prepared. The owner was there behind the counter working just as hard. This business deserves to continue to thrive! The only con was the parking lot is small and it was difficult to find street parking. Luckily, my mom drove so I just hopped out of the car and ordered my food while she drove around.

Freshly made as you order. Chewy outside and light and fluffy inside. The beignet was amazing!! Just the right amount of powdered sugar and salt mixture. Highly recommend!

I had heard HOLE was one of the most popular donut shops in the country, so I wanted to see what was so special about it. It definitely exceeded my expectations! I got the toasted almost sesame cinnamon and it was homemade, hot, melty goodness! Besides the fact that it's made right in front of you, you can even taste the freshness of it - something that most donut shops can't imitate. Highly recommend for donut fans visiting the Asheville area. The service was fast on a Saturday morning at 10am, but there was a flock of people who came in right after me. Be prepared to wait for a little bit in case you get stuck behind the crowd - it's worth it! Few other things: -They have a limited menu since it's made from scratch. -They had self-serve hot coffee, milk, and sugar available for purchase. -They have only a few parking spots available next to the store.

Simply amazing, the donuts were so airy and light. My husband has a very big sweet tooth and he devoured them all. The golden milk one was my favorite- with turmeric- def order online or ahead of time cause they do sell out fast and you can go and pick them up fresh.

My girlfriend of course went down the TikTok hole and made sure going to gatlinburg or returning, we had to stop. We...mostly me were so glad that we did. The doughnuts are made to order and were so good. Between the toasted almond sesame and French toast they were soooo delicious. Make sure however you get there before 1. We made that mistake going. They also are closed on Tuesdays. You will love this place. Even if you're not in Asheville, it's worth a road trip. Go for a hike and reward yourself with a doughnut here after!

Preordered a Baker's 1/2 Dozen for pickup on a Saturday morning. I'm glad that I chose this route because this place was jumping, and rightfully so. We were on the way to breakfast so I made the "grown up" decision not to crack open the box. It was torture. The whole car smelled like a donut factory. A few hours later I seen what the hype was about. These donuts are airy, chewy, and flavorful. The Toasted Almond Sesame was my fav. Get you one, or seven. HOLE has 3 donuts that seem to stay on the menu and 1 special that rotates weekly.

HOLE should be on every foodie's Asheville list. You get the interactive experience of watching your doughnuts being made. We tried every flavor, including the seasonal pumpkin spice glaze. They're high quality, served hot, and probably the best doughnut you'll ever have.

Hands down some of the best donuts me and my husband (and toddler too) have ever had!!! Fast and fresh! Made after you order them and they come out hot. Such a cute little place and nice workers!! Worth stopping and trying!!!

Award-winning for good reason: light, flavorful and not gimmicky Some donut shops wow you with their amazing flavor concoctions. While there is a time and place for that, this place keeps you coming back with a basic donut that is executed perfectly EVERY TIME. To the donut purist--this is home. Login online to order ahead; otherwise good luck getting an order in. They sell out, and drop ins have to wait in a long line. Also, not much parking, so you want to be in and out. This is not a place where you sit down at a counter and drink a coffee with your donut. This is a place to just grab a good donut and go. They are soft, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet. They do have a few flavors (and a flavor of the month), but be sure to get the standard one because it is the purist's donut.

Legit...one of the best doughnuts I have ever had. Seriously spectacular. Small place. Long lines. They make everything right in front of you. Small doughnut menu. But the doughnuts they do have are amazing. I was very impressed by this place. We stopped here and then went to Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It was a great start to our day.

Made to order, hot and fresh out of the oil! These people know how to make a doughnut! 2 day ferment on the dough for extra flavor:) It's nice to watch them tend to the little floating circles of goodness The chefs table is where it's at! Drool over them while they are made right in front of you

Small mom and pop shop with great donuts and service! Staff were very friendly and thanked us for our patience as the line was long. It was packed when we got there, but the donuts still came out fast. Inside it felt homey; the donuts are made in front of you, so they are all fresh, made-to-order, and delicious! They are just the right amount of crispy, warm, and coated in a yummy glaze. My favorite was the vanilla glaze. Parking may be hard to find as the shop fills up quickly so it may be worth it to park a bit further away and walk to the shop. Highly recommend supporting this business.

So I live in Raleigh. This donut shop is in Asheville. We will take a day trip just for these donuts. We'll leave super early in the morning to get there as close to when they open. Depending on the day, I definitely suggest that you order online, because when you arrive depending on what time you get there, they may be sold out! But these donuts, hot and fresh out of the grease are absolutely amazing. And the staff are absolutely charming! They don't have a ton of seating, but it is very much giving mountain country chic vibes! And the owner is pretty hot! Laid back and easy going! But very easy on the eye! 10/10!

Small and made-to-order right in front of your eyes, HOLE doughnuts is a MUST STOP when in Asheville. This isn't one of those doughnut places where you look through the glass and pick out which ones you want. They have 4 flavors (1 of which is a weekly special) and they pump them out right then and there. We went here 3 times during our visit, however for first time, we only ordered the vanilla, toasted almond sesame, and the weekly special (ginger chrysanthemum). But they decided to also add the other cinnamon sugar as a nice surprise so we could try all 4 and so when we got our donuts, we were pleasantly surprised. I never use hyperbole because people through titles around ("best food ever") too easily, but when I say that these are arguably some of the best (if not the best) donuts I've ever had, I'm honestly not exaggerating. The main difference that makes HOLE so special is the texture. It's the perfect bite where the top part is light and airy while the bottom has a slight crisp to it. So when you take that bite, it's honestly the most perfect donut bite you could ask for. The flavors were great to with the Vanilla being my favorite. The cinnamon sugar was also really great but you can't go wrong with any flavor you get. HOLE deserves your attention and your patronage. If there's any justice in this world, they will get some kind of doughnut award (if they haven't already) because this is a doughnut that will blow you away.

The crisp is too good - said my seven-year-old son It is very yummy. Yum Yum. Yum Yum Yum. - said my five-year-old son

Let's just say I'm glad I only got one--these donuts are seriously addicting! I tried the original glazed, and it was perfection: crispy on the outside, soft and doughy on the inside. That contrast makes for the perfect bite. I'll definitely be back for more!

About two months ago on a whim I decided to go to Asheville, N.C. to see how much this beautiful city had recovered from the devastation of Hurricane Helene which slammed this place a little over a year ago. Naturally I got a bit hungry and needed something to tide me over until my return trip home. With few exceptions Asheville, N.C. seemed pretty much back to normal. I came across Hole- Hot Doughnuts quite by accident. I bought six vanilla glazed; took one bite and in very short time had devoured all six! They were similar to my beloved Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts with a perfect hint of vanilla! If there were a Hole- Hot Doughnuts in my hometown, I'd certainly be a regular customer! I recommend highly!

Mmm... I luv all things donuts. I was in town visiting my friend KiKi in Asheville and she wanted to show me her neighborhood donut shop. Happy to know this little shop looks to have survived hurricane Helene last year. We walked over here literally a year ago tomorrow. We ordered a little bit of an assortment from the friendly employee. Love being able to support small business. I hope this place sticks around for many more years to come. Hope to visit again this year when I come back!

By far my all time favorite donut I ever eaten in NC. One of my favorites of all times. They are made fresh, and worth the wait. Daily special flavors. The friendliest people work here !! Glazed is a must try. Cinnamon sugar one of my favorites. Thank you Hole, today this doughnut made me very happy.

My husband described it as "a slightly sweetened bread circle!" Delicious fresh baked dessert! We had to try all four of them: vanilla glazed, sesame seed, cocoa, and cinnamon. We for sure thought we were gonna get a to go box, but that didn't happen because we devour all of them. My favorite was the sesame seed!!! They were absolutely delicious fresh out of the fryer and were just fluffy and full of flavor. The service was wonderful leisure enjoyed talking to Liz who recommended that we go check out the local art district area at Marquee! The decor of this place is just so precious. It is a must in the area. They are definitely unique and absolutely delicious

Amazing donuts! Passed through Asheville and stopped by this cute donut shop. Super high ratings, and for good reason. Some of the best donuts we've had. Made them right in front of us. And the fresh donuts were made within 10 minutes of coming in on a super busy morning.

Donuts are ok. Sadly the service is awful. It was really cold (freezing) and the owner makes you wait outside the shop. NOT WORTH IT!

My husband and son went to get these for us this morning. These are absolutely delicious and everything I could possibly desire in a donut!

Asheville, North Carolina Hole hot donuts, was an amazing donut shop great tasting donuts. Service is great. The ambience was very artsy. Donuts were made to order and absolutely delicious.

During our weekend trip in AVL we stopped by Hole and it was such a treat both for the tastebuds and eyes since you can get a front row view for how the doughnuts are made. Our 3 year old loved watching the staff roll out the dough, deep fry them and dunk them for flavoring. They even have several doughnut related kid's books to continue the learning of what is being made. The inside is rustic with one long community table behind the working station and has several other tables throughout the inside. On the morning we were there we split 2 doughnuts: the Sunbutter and a Cinnamon and Sugar. They were deliciously fresh snd chewy and I can see how this is a favorite with locals. If you're a coffee drinker, they offer self-serve option along with a few other beverages for purchase (ex: orange juice, chocolate milk, etc.) We arrived around 9am on Sunday and it wasn't as busy but as we were wrapping up (about 30-40 min later) the breakfast rush seemed to start as a line was starting to form to the door. In short, we found Hole to be a fun and tasty spot to check out before a day or exploring the area.

What a fun local hot spot. It's laid back and always hopping because the doughnuts are amazing. "Get them while they're hot" and order extra because if you order a dozen...half won't make it to your destination!

It's been ten years since I've been to Asheville and I can easily say Hole is still the best doughnuts I've ever had. I have dreamed of these edible pillows for ten years so I got off a red eye, jumped in my rental, and drove straight here. Today's flavor was ginger chrysanthemum and oh my goodness it was lovely. An extra doughnut was thrown in so we ended up trying all four. You can't go wrong with vanilla or cinnamon sugar. The almond sesame was more on the savory side which was very nice. I will have to get to the east coast more often so I can visit here. I will for sure be back a couple more times before my trip is over. Also everyone is so nice, it's such a great community, and watching them make the doughnuts is great. Great spot, great atmosphere, great vibes. 1000000/10

Wow!!!! The best donuts and such a neat experience/shop! You order the type of donuts you want, they have 3 staples and then 1 rotating flavor and then get to watch them cut the dough, shape it, fry it and then top it! The set up wasn't even the best part cause the donuts were out of this world!!

So good! Last weekend I was telling a friend about another awesome donut shop and then they told me about Hole. Looked it up and saw it was ranked the number 2 donut shop in the country on yelp. Had to try it so literally drove up for Greensboro just for some donuts and hiking. So good!!! The outside was crispy and the inside is airy and soft. The absolute perfect combination.

This place was ridiculously good! I'm not a huge sweets person but these fresh donuts were amazing! We ordered a half bakers dozen and ate most of them right away. When warm, it is a fantastic experience. The plain glazed and the sesame were delicious! The woman working the counter was so friendly and engaging. She had a great energy and seemed to know quite a few of the people walking in. She got our day going going in a positive way. The parking lot is a little tight. Definitely worth coming to. So good!

Great place for fresh donuts great products always outstanding clean service is good. The vibe is nice and good.

Everything a donut place should be and more. The donuts were made fresh right infront of you, the staff are very welcoming, and they have excellent donuts!! My sister and I arrived around 11pm on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy, we got to order right away and sat as we watched our donuts get made right infront of us. Our favorites were the glazed & the toasted sesame (but I really recommend trying them all)!!

Annual multi-city food road trip with pre-planned stops in each city. Staff super friendly. It was neat being able to see the open assembly line of hand rolling and drying the donuts to order. A few staples and a rotating specialty. Had the dirty beignets special, cinnamon sugar, and toasted almond sesame. They were super buttery without being oily. Each flavor was great but the toasted sesame was a bit aggressive and drowned out the other flavors.

Wow! We came to Asheville for a day trip and had to stop by Hole for some fresh donuts. We're so glad that we did because they were some of the best donuts that we've ever had! They are made fresh to order. The service was friendly and fast. We came around 12pm on a Monday so there was no line or wait. Would definitely recommend to stop by for a sweet treat if you're in the area.

OMG GILD - today I made my self-imposed once-a-month maximum trip to Hole Doughnuts with my daughter Sydney. We both ordered the special donut, the Banana Bread Glazed donut. Decadent, yummy, sweet, and made with love all come to mind. It's a must-eating for guests and tourists.

So we were on a road trip and saw rave reviews; we stopped by, and it didn't disappoint. Donuts are not machine made, and maybe that is the secret sauce. They are fried once ordered, and we had 3. Crispy on the outside and chewy inside. This really reminded me of the Chinese fried dough 油炸鬼 in Hong Kong and I eat that with congee. The icing was a bit too sweet for me but love the ginger taste. Place was quite packed when we got there but we only waited a few minutes. There're only 4 types of donuts and they are very generous with the toppings. I recommend eating there since the icing will melt and make a mess. $2.9 each and will return when in the area.

We came here about 11am on a Friday. We tried to visit once before while in Asheville but it was too late in the day and they had nothing left. This time we made sure we stopped in earlier in the day. When we arrived the small parking lot was nearly full but we found a spot and proceeded to walk inside. The building itself is nothing fancy but it does have a lot of character both inside and out. In the parking lot is an older, very rustic delivery van which does not appear to run but is used as advertising with the logo on each side. Inside, the order counter is to the right and the donut making area is along the back wall. There is some bench seating in the middle with some tables along the other wall. The simple menu board is behind the order counter. We walked right up to the order counter and asked a few questions. We learned the dough is yeast dough which is a lighter type of donut like what Krispy Kreme makes and unlike cake style donuts. My wife selected a vanilla glazed and a toasted almond sesame. I ordered a vanilla glazed. We had a seat at some open space on the bench table and watched as they prepared the donuts. They had several boxes they were filling with different flavors before they got to ours. They fried, glazed, dipped and delivered nice hot doughnuts to our table. The donuts looked amazing and tasted incredible. We loved each and every bite. We recommend anyone visiting Asheville to check this place out. It is a must stop, trust us.

Really cool spot that serves fresh fried donuts. There's not a lot of options and they are really similar. Powdered, glazed, cinnamon sugar and plain. But all of them were good. The place was packed when I went and I had to wait for the donuts to be made, but the setup is nice because you can see everyone making the donuts, when they are done they just hand them off to you. The place is a little cramped and seating is more of a first come first serve. I would recommend calling or ordering ahead to avoid the wait. Donuts were hot, airy, and fluffy. Well worth the wait. Customer service was great.

visited from Louisiana! these donuts are soooo good - we had one of each flavors on the menu during the month of Dec. my personal favorite was the beet goat cheese - SO delicious and the service was fast. coffee was also hot and fresh, and the intimacy of the small space makes the whole experience cozy - fun to watch them make the donuts in front of you!

Really cute local shop. The staff is super friendly and attentive. Front row seats to watching the donuts being rolled and fried. Excellent fresh donut. Loved the vanilla glaze and the toasted almond!